{"id":58006,"date":"2019-08-12T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/?p=58006"},"modified":"2019-07-24T15:38:04","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T14:38:04","slug":"saving-valuable-space-on-a-pcb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/saving-valuable-space-on-a-pcb\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving valuable space on a PCB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by Duncan Nicol, Sales & Marketing Manager- Device Connections<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PCB designers often complain about the lack of space when laying out a PCB. The overall dimension of the device has often been defined right at the outset and before the circuit design is complete. Therefore finding extra space on the PCB is a very welcome and valuable asset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

We have a solution. Connectors<\/a> often take up a fair amount of space compared with the majority of components on the PCB, but what if the connector could save space. Sounds like magic but it\u2019s all down to component choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, the SPT PCB terminal block with push-in\nconnection technology pictured below is available in both through-hole and\nsurface mounting variants. As can been seen from the PCB diagram, the SPT-THR has\nholes drilled for the pins, whereas the SPT-SMD is surface mounted and\ntherefore leaves space on the reverse of the PCB free for other components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both these connectors are designed for the automatic\npick-and-place reflow process so also save production costs by avoiding a\nsecondary soldering process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So in summary, connector selection can make a significant difference to the overall design and production cost of a device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on different mounting options available from Phoenix Contact, visit our website here<\/a> or contact Duncan on 07799 072 059 or email dnicol@phoenixcontact.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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